Historical and Culture of Thailand West

The Bridge on the River Kwai

The bridge is a place of importance historical . The bridge is the most important part of the Death Railway World War 2 was built by the Japanese army hostages , including an American , Australia , Holland , New Zealand and British troops , about 61,700 people.

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak)

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, around 7,000 POWs, who sacrificed their lives in the railway construction, are buried. Another 2,000 are laid to rest at the Chungkai Cemetery.

Allied Forces bombed the iron bridge in 1944. Three sections of Bridge River Kwai were destroyed. The present bridge has two of its central spans rebuilt. The original parts of the bridge are now displayed in the War Museum.

The Bridge River Kwai became famous all over the world, when it was featured in movies and books. The cliff-hugging tracks and the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and valleys are well captured in the David Lean movie.

Sai Yok Noi Waterfall

Sai Yok Noi is a waterfall in the Tenasserim Hills, Sai Yok district of Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand, near the small town Nam Tok Sai Yok Noi. It is the most popular attraction of the Sai Yok National Park.[1] It is popular among domestic and foreign tourists alike, in part because it lies next to the province's trunk road alongside which there is ample parking space.

The immediate vicinity features several sites of interest including the Krasae Cave, a small Buddhist shrine next to a section of rail tracks of the notorious Death Railway and, to the west, Dawadung Cave, a secluded collection of impressive stalactites. Hellfire Pass Memorial, a museum and tribute to those lost during the construction of the Death Railway's cuttings and trestle bridges, lies about 35 km to the west of Sai Yok Noi falls. A small market geared toward travellers is also nearby. Sai Yok Yai waterfall, some 40 km to the west lies offset from the valley's main road, adjacent to the Sai Yok National Park Headquarters. It comprises a 10 metre (32 ft) picturesque cascade which drops directly into the Kwae Noi river.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Dum Nern Sa-Duk Floating Market in Ratchaburi province. From 5:00 to 12:00 pm , will start trading . The product is available for purchase both the consumer and souvenirs. Including craft which is popular with foreigners.

Amphawa Weekend Market

The canal-side way of life in Amphawa takes place along the waterfront walkways of Amphawa Canal, a small tributary of the Mae Khlong River. Every weekend Thais flock to the Amphawa Floating Market, as big queues emerge along the canal's bridges and walkways. While commercially developed, the old wooden houses and shopfronts retain some of their original charm.
In the Ayutthaya Period, Amphawa was called Khwaeng Bang Chang, a small community that flourished in agriculture and trade. Sources have confirmed the existence of a market here since the reign of King Prasat Thong in the mid-seventeenth century. In 1766, King Rama II was born in Amphawa, his mother's hometown, as his father was ruling the town of Ratchaburi. At his probable birthplace is now the King Rama II Memorial Park.

Getting around is easy as walking suffices. It's only a small village, so you can reach everything on foot. It must be said that the floating market is immensely popular and there are enormous queues, especially at the pedestrian bridges over the canal. You can also hire a boat to get up and down the canal, and thus as a participant of the floating market.

Rose Garden (Saun Sampran)

The Rose Garden is a place to relax Located along the road With a distance of about 32 kilometers , the River Nakhon Chai Si . Combining the dominant culture and nature. It won the 2551 annual garden flowers are arranged within the village Thailand and some hotels and golf courses.